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Martin County • November 2011

Taking veterans tothe nation’s capitol

It’s one man’s honor to get this flight off the ground

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Fish, surf, shopin Cocoa Beach Page 8

Getting hotmeals to

homeboundseniors

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Vietnam vetsdeserve yourrespect Page 9

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November 2011FOREVER YOUNG

CALENDARSpecial Events

Sunday, Nov. 6

•Stuart Green MarketThe best in the market of fresh

produce, cut flowers, plants, shrubsand small trees.

Take home fresh fruits, vegeta-bles, baked goods, honey, jams, jel-lies, preserves, eggs, cheese,sauces, plants, organic goods andmuch more. 121 SW FlaglerAvenue, Stuart from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

•Rockin River Walk Music SeriesEvery Sunday from 1 p.m. – 4

p.m., free open air concerts at theRiver Walk Stage downtown, at theend of SW St. Lucie Ave, Stuart.

Enjoy live music, vendors and thewaterfront featuring Jazz, rock, reg-gae and blues music.

Visit www.historicdowntownstu-art.com for more information.

•Brother Judah Drum Circle

Every Sunday, join a gathering ofdrummers in the park at ShepardPark, 600 SW Ocean Blvd, Stuartfrom 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Contact Jim Chrulski at (772)288-5383 for more information.

Friday Nov. 11

•Veterans Day ParadeAnnual Veteran’s Day parade, in

downtown Stuart along East OceanBlvd at Memorial Park, 300 SEOcean Boulevard from 10 a.m. –11:30 a.m.

The route of the parade begins atHigh School Ave and ends at FlaglerAvenue by the court house.

Visit www.staurtparades.com andcontact the Veterans Service Officeat (772)288-5448 for more informa-tion.

•Dirty Flight Suit and NighttimeAir Show

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The theme for January’s Forever Young is “Re-inventing yourself.” After turning 50, have you orsomeone you know decided to do somethingyou’ve never done before? Maybe you’ve retiredfrom your life’s work as an accountant, anddecided to take up painting, or write a book.Perhaps you’ve taken on a second career, ortaken up a whole new hobby or decided to take atrip around the world. Whatever it is, we want tohear from you.

You can send your thoughts and story ideas [email protected]. Thedeadline is Nov. 15.

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The Road to Victory MilitaryMuseum’s Dirty Flight Suit Partywill be held at Witham Field, Stuartat 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Contact (772)781-4882 or thewww.stuartairshow.com.

Saturday, Nov. 12

•Stuart Air ShowRoad to Victory Military Muse-

um’s Stuart Air Show at WithamField, Stuart. The event is from 9a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sun-day. Contact (772) 781-4882 orwww.stuartairshow.com for moreinformation.

Wednesday, Nov. 16

•Bible Reading MarathonThe 11th Annual bible reading

marathon held at the Bandshell inMemorial Park. They read only the

Holy Bible from beginning to end. The event is from Wednesday,

Nov. 16 at Noon to Sunday, Nov. 20at 6 p.m.

Contact Gene or Donna Healton(772) 285-7007 for more informa-tion.

Friday, Nov. 18

•MusicFest Downtown StuartJoin the party in the streets at the

MusicFest in Downtown Stuart. Theevent is from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. atGazebo Park, 80 SE Ocean Blvd.,Stuart.

Admission is free and features livemusic, food, fun, beer, wine, arts,crafts, and family and kid activities.

Contact Chris Frambles (772) 528-0840 or visit www.florida-spe-cialevents.com/musicfest for moreinformation.

This is a monthly event thatoccurs on the third Friday of everymonth.

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Jacqueline Pascarello, treasurer for the VFWPost 10066 in Jensen Beach, marches with theLadies Auxiliary that marched in the MemorialDay parade through Downtown Stuart.

Mitch Kloorfainchief photographer

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This month, ForeverYoung focuses on thosewho serve their country

and their community

By Shelley KoppelAssociate News Editor

Service is important in this month’ssalute to “Vets and Volunteers.” In thisissue, we honor two important groupsin our community for whom service is abyword.

Veterans have fought in wars nearand far to keep us safe and free. Volun-teers serve to improve our communi-ties and the quality of life for many ofour neighbors who need a helpinghand. In many cases, the volunteersfeatured are also veterans who stillwant to give back to their communities.

There are many ways to volunteer.Some people, such as those volunteer-ing for Meals on Wheels and theGuardian ad Litem program, workdirectly with clients. Others work inthrift shops or in the organizationoffice, keeping things going. Their workis just as important.

Volunteers need to find that job thatmeshes with time constraints andcomfort levels so that they will want tocontinue. Many of the volunteers fea-tured in these pages have been volun-

teering for the same organization formore than 10 years. It’s difficult to tellwho has benefited more: the organiza-tion from their skills and help or thevolunteers, from the intangible rewardsthey find in service.

It is fascinating to see the range ofvolunteer opportunities available inour area. People work with animals,with children, with adults or behind-the-scenes. It doesn’t matter. For each,there is satisfaction in being part ofsomething bigger than themselves, ofgiving of themselves and of helpingothers.

Some of the veterans profiled vol-unteered to serve and some were draft-ed. All, however, consider service totheir country an honor. Many hadexperiences they are reluctant to talkabout, but they are not reluctant to dis-cuss duty and responsibility.

It was a pleasure and a privilege tointerview everyone featured on thesepages. They are truly gifts that keep ongiving.

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Honor Flight honors veterans

STUART — Michael Roberts’father died when his son was only20, but he left several legacies. Oneis Special Forces, the constructioncompany his father founded thatMr. Roberts now runs. The otherwas a respect for the service ofveterans. The elder Roberts hadserved in the 101st Airborne duringWW II.

Today, Mr. Roberts is chairmanof Honor Flight of SoutheastFlorida, an organization whosemission is to transport veterans toWashington, D.C., to visit thememorial dedicated to the war inwhich they served. Priority is givento the oldest veterans, chiefly fromWW II, and those with terminalillnesses.”

Honor Flight was begun in 2005.Today, there is a national network

of 93 non-profit organizations,known as hubs. Each all-volunteerorganization is run independently.Honor Flight of Southeast Floridabegan in 2008 and covers countiesfrom Indian River down to theKeys.

“It’s important to me that it’s alocal organization,” Mr. Robertssaid.

“When I want to help veterans, Iwant to make sure it goes to ours.Everything is volunteer and there isno paid staff. Even the volunteerswho go with the veterans pay theirown way.”

There are three Honor Flights ayear, each taking between 80-100veterans. It costs $500 to get aveteran to Washington. In Novem-ber, 100 will make the trip, thanksto money raised by the ProfessionalFire Fighters and Paramedics ofMartin County.

Putting together a flight is an

enormous undertaking. In additionto the veterans, there are volun-teers who pay $400 for the flight.The goal is to have a volunteer foreach veteran. Volunteers must beable to push a wheelchair or help avet stand. It’s a tough job. In addi-tion to those volunteers, there aremedical staffers on board.

The day begins at about 4 a.m.,when the vets and volunteers fromthis area are loaded onto a bus andtaken to the VA Hospital in WestPalm Beach. They pick up morevets there and have breakfast.

“It’s choreographed,” Mr.Roberts said. “We get to PalmBeach International airport at 6a.m. and we’re in Washington at 8.It’s amazing.”

The Honor Flight hub in Wash-ington greets each flight andsometimes even has a small band.

“It’s amazing how well thingswork for an all volunteer organiza-

tion,” Mr. Roberts said.The careful schedule continues

with a snack on the way to Arling-ton and the Tomb of theUnknowns.

“We have a dispensation at theTomb to allow buses,” Mr. Robertssaid. “They’re not allowed unlessit’s an Honor Flight.”

The group then goes to theWWII Memorial. They stop forlunch and, if there is time, atmemorials to a particular service.

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“It’s choreographed. We getto Palm Beach Internationalairport at 6 a.m. and we’re inWashington at 8. It’s amaz-ing.”

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Program brings meals, friendship to seniors

STUART — The Meals on Wheelsprogram, run by the Council onAging of Martin County, couldn’tdeliver some 250 meals each daywithout the help of dedicated vol-unteers. Mary Thompson has beena volunteer with the program forfour years.

Ms. Thompson decided to vol-unteer for Meals on Wheels becauseher mother-in-law in Wisconsin hadreceived the service there.Although the Thompsons lived inWisconsin at the time, she was notalways able to get to her mother-in-law each day.

“It was a good way to make sureshe ate a good meal,” she said. “Shecouldn’t cook for herself and Icouldn’t always get there.”

Ms. Thompson had another con-cern. Her mother-in-law used oxy-gen and she didn’t want her to turnon the stove. Getting a hot mealdelivered took care of that worry.

“Many people can’t get out tobuy food,” Ms. Thompson said. “It’shard enough to get them to eatwhen they don’t feel well. Withsomething coming in, it made mefeel better, even if I couldn’t getthere to cook it.

Meals on Wheels is about morethan delivering food.

“It’s a way of keeping people intheir home as long as possible,” Ms.Thompson said. “A lot of times theylike you to visit. I enjoy that. It’snice to talk, to make sure they’reOK. It may be their only contactwith the outside. You can tell if theyneed help.”

While the clients the volunteers

visit derive a good deal from the vis-its, so do the volunteers.

“It makes you feel good to knowthat you are helping out,” Ms.Thompson said. “You never know ifyou might need it. I enjoy visitingwith people. One man works onpuzzles and I’ve taken puzzles over.You see what they enjoy doing.

“I see how important it is forfamilies to know that their motheror father is getting care. I know howmuch I appreciated it. You have togive back a little.”

Volunteering with Meals onWheels takes a few hours a week,and routes can be shared. Evenschool groups and businesses canadopt a route and help the commu-nity.

Krista Kugaraj is the programsVolunteer Coordinator. She hasnothing but praise for the volun-teers in her program, but had spe-cial praise for Ms. Thompson.

“All of my volunteers go aboveand beyond,” she said. “They’re allgreat. When people call off at thelast minute, I can always rely oncalling Mary and she’ll always say‘yes.’ She’s great with the clients,patient and compassionate. Whenyou’re around her, she’s a pleasantspirit who cheers people up. I’mblessed to have her around.”

For information about Meals onWheels in Martin County, contactShirley Steeves at the Council onAging’s Nutrition Services Depart-ment. She can be reached at (772)223-7866 or by e-mail [email protected].

To volunteer, contact KristaKugaraj at (772) 223-7829 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Photo courtesy of Mary ThompsonMary Thompson has been working as a volunteer for Meals on Wheelsfor four years.


Guardians advocate for children

STUART — Maureen Nickel wasstanding outside the Courthouse inStuart, talking to a social worker.They both noticed a teenage boypacing back and forth.

“He was in great distress,” Ms.Nickel said. “He asked if one of uswas a guardian. He said he neededone badly because his parents wereplaying ping pong with his life.”

The guardian the child was seek-

ing was a Guardian ad Litem, a vol-unteer, court-appointed advocatefor abused, neglected and aban-doned children caught up independency court proceedings. Ms.Nickel is a Guardian ad Litem andshe told the boy she could make nopromises but would see what shecould do.

“The case was given to me,” shesaid. “One day in court, I asked thefamilies to go to separate rooms so Icould speak to both. After that, wehad a meeting of the minds about

how the boy should be placed. I toldthem, ‘we’re here for this boy, notyou,’ she said. “It finally dawned.They were so wrapped up in theirown problems.”

Providing a voice for kids hasbeen Ms. Nickel’s role for 11 years. Aretired teacher, she knows first-hand how families can hurt.

“I was brought up in a severelydysfunctional family,” she said. “Ihad an emotionally disturbed sisterand a brother who committed sui-cide at age 42. That’s how I found

this to be my niche.”Ms. Nickel is so dedicated that

while she lives in St. Lucie West, shetravels to Martin County to volun-teer. Scarlet fever left her with aslight hearing impairment, and thejudge in Port St. Lucie spoke had alow voice she had trouble hearing.

Ms. Nickel not only representschildren in the courtroom.

“I visit foster homes, day cares,schools, even jails,” she said. “I go


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But today, the city of Cocoa Beachoffers so much more.

Nestled between the Atlantic Oceanand the Banana River Lagoon, thebarrier island of Cocoa Beach is oftenreferred to as “the jewel of the SpaceCoast.”

And it isn’t difficult to see why.Cocoa Beach is both a residential

community and tourist destinationwith a base population of 12,800,according to the city of Cocoa BeachWeb site,www.cityofcocoabeach.com.

But each year that number reachesas high as 30,000 during the peaktourist season when thousands flockto the area to soak up the sun andspend a week or two doing someSpace Coast sightseeing.

For the past several decades, Cocoa

Beach has done an excellent job ofpreserving its historic downtownarea.

From surf shops and clothing bou-tiques to gift stores and jewelry ven-ues, it’s easy to make a day out ofshopping — whether by bicycle or onfoot.

Restaurants, such as the long-standing Heidelberg and Mango Tree,or weekend hot spots, such asCoconuts on the Beach and the ChiliPepper Club, cater to crowds of allages.

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Our fathers and mothers camehome from World War II hailedby a grateful nation as con-

quering heroes. The evil empires ofGermany, Italy and Japan had beendefeated and once the surrender wassigned aboard the USS Missouri, acelebration erupted all across Ameri-ca.

That homecoming and theeuphoria that followed resulted inmore babies being born that at anyother time in U. S. history .

Unfortunately, when thosebabies, currently known as babyboomers, grew to be young adultsthey too had a war to fight. Thistime however, the lines would notbe nearly as defined as in WorldWar II. The tiny Asian country ofVietnam was locked in a bloodycivil war. To the north was the VietCong who were supplied andsupported by the communist in

China and North Korea. In thesouth the army of The Republic ofVietnam was supported by thecountries of the United Nations,but history would show that SouthVietnam would become a protec-torate of The United States.

Thousands upon thousands ofthe baby boom generation wouldeither volunteer or be drafted forservice there. At home in the statesour own revolution had begun. Thelate 1960s and early ’70s wouldexplode in protests. Civil rights forthe races, women’s rights, and astrong anti-war sentiment joinedthe hippie movement to pushAmerica closer to an all out civilwar than it had been since … well,the Civil War.

The young people had experi-enced about all of the war theycould take and were now ready to

flex their new found muscle. Theso-called peaceniks staged massivemarches on Washington D.C. andsmaller ones all across the nation.Draft cards were burned, kids tookjust enough college classes to evademilitary duty, while others beat asteady path north to Canada. Theflower power bunch adopted theseemingly benign slogan of “makelove not war.”

But what of the returning G I’sand those left to fight a thanklesswar half way around the world?Vietnam would become the mostconfusing conflict in Americanhistory. Each evening domestic TVwould show the bombings and givethe daily body count while incountry the soldiers constantlyheard of the growing anti-war

movement at home. Many of theyoung people in the military hadthemselves embraced the hippielifestyle before entering the service.Now they were not sure where theystood and even questioned theirown beliefs. Worse yet, they did notknow if they now had the supportof their own families and friends.

The soldiers fighting the warwere even confused as to who wasthe enemy. The Vietnamese peoplelooked and dressed similarly and aclear foe seldom could be identi-fied. Even on their rare down timethey could trust no one. Manytimes when the enemy was engagedthey turned out to be no more thanchildren. Deadly children, butchildren all the same. The Ameri-can troops were not raised to shootkids and with the true enemy sodifficult to detect they adopted theslogan “shoot them all and let Godsort ‘em out.”

While that seems a despicableidea it does illustrate the confusion

Vietnam vets, like allvets, should be thanked

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Saturday, Nov. 19

•Aaron Vaughn Memorial WalkThis is a fundraising event for the

Aaron Vaughn family. Aaron was aNavy Seal who was recently killed.The Blue Knights Law EnforcementMotorcycle Club will lead and mon-itor the walk. The event is at FlaglerPark, 201 SW Flagler Ave, Stuartfrom 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Contact Kara Russell at [email protected] for more informa-tion

Saturday, Nov. 26

•Art in the Park – Broken Mold’sThe event is from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

at Memorial Park, 300 SE OceanBlvd, Stuart on Saturday and Sun-day. 25 percent of the proceeds willbenefit “Character Counts!”

Contact Joan or Dick Barfay

(772)336-0606 for more informa-tion.

Ongoing Events

•House seeks VolunteersMolly’s House is looking for vol-

unteers to work at the front desk,answer phones, check guests in orout and greet guests. For moreinformation visitwww.mollyshouse.org or call (772)223-6659.

•Yoga classesThe Martin County Parks & Recre-

ation Department and instructor,JoAnn Greco host Yoga 4 You.

Classes will take place every Mon-day and Wednesday morning from8:30-10 a.m. at the Hobe SoundCommunity Center located at 8980S.E. Olympus St. Cost for the class is$9 or $32 per four class session. Allthat is required is comfortableclothes, bare feet, a sticky mat,props, beach towel and strap orbelt.

For more information about the

classes or the Instructor, call (772)546-0312

•Get a free lunch Global heart provides free lunch

and live music in Langford Parkevery first Sunday of every month at12:30 p.m.

For more information, visit glob-alheartfl.com or call (772) 332-0074.

•Breast, cervical cancer initiativeWomen ages 50-64 can sign up for

free or reduced cost cancer screen-ings. Some eligibility requirementsmust be met.

For more information, call (954-762-3649.

•Join photography group High-school students and adults

are welcome at the Treasure CoastPhotography Group, which meetsmonthly on the second Thursday ofthe month at the Court House Cul-tural Center in Stuart from 6:30-8p.m.

Kevin Boldenow, professionalphotographer and past president ofthe Lighthouse Gallery Photogra-phy Club, is leading the group and

has high hopes for the doors it willopen for its members.

The group is supported by a grantfrom Women Supporting the Artsand is a project of the Arts Founda-tion of Martin County.

For more information, [email protected].

•Tennis, for the health of itCardio tennis is great for all levels

of play. Participants enjoy an hourof energetic, heart- pounding activ-ity, while practicing tennis skills. Itis a great way to meet others, havefun and work off calories.

For more information, call (772)485-8013.

•Group seeks membersSingletarian Society of Martin and

St. Lucie counties are looking fornew members. Members must bewidows, widowers or divorced.Meets second Thursday of everymonth.

Call (772) 398-2345 for moreinformation.

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Soroptimist International of Stu-art is offering free mammograms tothose who qualify.

To qualify, a woman must be aMartin County resident, have noinsurance or other means to payand have a physician’s order for ascreening mammogram. Throughits Save Our Selves, Save Our Sistersprogram, Soroptimist Internationalof Stuart provides education onbreast health and assistance towomen in need.

For more information or to partic-ipate in the free mammogram pro-gram, call (772) 220-0115 and leavea message in the mammogram pro-gram mailbox.

• Camping at Phipps Park, locat-ed along the Okeechobee Waterway.The campground is near the FloridaTurnpike and is easily accessible viaInterstate-95. Enjoy fresh and/orsaltwater fishing. Campers also

appreciate the waterfront view thatmany of our sites provide. For moreinformation, visit the Martin Coun-ty Parks and Recreation website atwww.martin.fl.us or call (772) 287-6565.

•Jensen Bookwalk: noon-6 p.m.every Tuesday at Historic Down-town Jensen Beach. Sponsored byJensen Beach Village Mainstreetand Treasure Coast Writer’s Guild.

• Florida Oceanographic CoastalCenter nature trail adventures: Thedaily, 90-minute guided walks startat 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the center,890 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart. Freewith paid admission to the center.Admission to the center is $8 foradults and $4 for children ages 3 to12. For information, call (772) 225-0505 or visit www.floridaoceano-graphic.org

• House of Refuge museum is at301 S.E. MacArthur Blvd., Hutchin-son Island, Stuart. Hours are from10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday,and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Admission is$6 for adults and $3 for children

ages 6-12. For information, call(772) 225-1875.

• Maritime and Yachting Museumfeatures classic and antique boats,ship models, nautical artifacts andtools, paintings and books. Themuseum is at 1707 Indian RiverDrive, Jensen Beach, and is openfrom 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekdays,and from 1-5 p.m. on Sundays. Forinformation, call (772) 692-1234.

• Stuart Community Band meetsevery Monday from 7-9 p.m. at theStuart recreation center. New mem-bers with some musical experienceare welcome. For more information,call (772) 220-1744.

• Stuart Heritage Museum: Themuseum, 161 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stu-art is open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Monday through Saturday and 9a.m.-1 p.m. on Sundays. Admissionis free. For information, call (772)220-4600.

• Sunset cruise: A two-hour sun-set cruise through the Indian RiverLagoon to Bird Island on Thursdays.Light refreshments are available.

Check-in is at 3:30 p.m. at FinzWaterfront Grille, 4290 S.E. SalernoRoad, Stuart. Morning tours arescheduled daily at 10:30 a.m. Thecost is $20 for adults and $16 forchildren. Not recommended forchildren under 6. For information,call (772) 219-0148.

• Stuart Green Market is heldevery Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.year-round in front of Stuart’s CityHall, 121 S.W. Flagler Avenue, Stu-art. Fresh produce, bromeliads,shrubs and small trees, local grow-ers, seafood, baked goods, boiledpeanuts, honey, conch, crepes, bar-beque, breakfast and lunch items,beautiful jewelry, soaps, candles,sundresses, local authors andartists, Highwaymen paintings,great live music and more. Forinformation call (772) 528-8900.

• Open “pick-up” tennis: Satur-day, starting between 7:30-8:30 a.m.at Halpatiokee regional tenniscourts on Lost River Road. Everyone

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Clubs and Organizations

•A+ Friendship Group: Nonde-nominational group for age 50 andolder, meets Mondays and Fridays,(except holidays), from 6:30-9 p.m.for cards and games. Snacks areprovided, with a $1 donationaccepted. Meeting place is at theVince Bocchino Community Centerat Langford Park, 2369 N.E. DixieHighway, Jensen Beach. For moreinformation, call (772) 334-1964.

• ABC Book Discussion Group atthe Cummings Library: The groupmeets the first Wednesday of everymonth at 6 p.m. in the DiTerlizziRoom. For more information, call(772) 221-1403.

•Alzheimer’s Care Support Groupfor caregivers of a loved one withdementia or Alzheimer’s disease, orfor those who have been recentlydiagnosed with the disease. Emeri-tus at Jensen Beach hosts thisgroup. There is no cost to attendthis group. Everyone who is livingwith a friend or family member withAlzheimer’s is encouraged toattend. Support group meetings aresecond Tuesday of every month at 6p.m. at Emeritus at Jensen Beachlocated at 1700 N.E. Indian RiverDrive in Jensen Beach. For moreinformation (772) 225-1355.

• American Legion and Auxiliary,No. 62: Meetings for this Stuart andPalm City group are held at 7:30p.m. on the second Tuesday of eachmonth at the VFW and AmericanLegion Post, just west of the policecomplex on Monterey Road in Stu-art. New members are welcome. Formore information, call (772) 288-2757.

• Annie’s Book Club: The clubmeets in the Chason Conference

Room at the Elisabeth Lahti Libraryin Indiantown on the first Tuesdayof the month at 10 a.m. For moreinformation, call (772) 221-1403.

• Chess Club of Martin County:Two meetings each week, from 7-9p.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays atOcean Palms in Stuart. Annualmembership is $10. Applications formembership are open to all ages.For more information, call (772)223-8042 or (772) 215-6202.

• Coconut Republic Parrot HeadClub: Monthly social is the firstWednesday of each month, from5:30-7:30 p.m. at Conchy Joe’sSeafood Restaurant and Bar, 3445N.E. Indian River Drive, JensenBeach. For more information, visit:www.coconutrepublicparrothead-club.com

• Council on Aging of MartinCounty: Offers luncheons, classesand card clubs during the month.Meet at the Log Cabin Senior Activi-ty Center, 2369 N.E. Dixie Highway,Jensen Beach. For more informa-tion, call (772) 334 -2926.

• The Daughters of the BritishEmpire: Any woman of Britishancestry, parents to great-grand-parents, including those fromBritish Commonwealth nations, arewelcome. For more information, call(772) 221-3829 or (772) 286-2724.

• Florida Trail Association: Meetsthe second Monday of each monthfrom 7-9 p.m. For more information,call (772) 219-4955.

• French Rendez-Vous: For thoseinterested in French language, cul-ture and cuisine. For more informa-tion, call (772) 285-1297 or (772)221-2459.

• The Friends’ Book Depot, a col-laborative effort of all six FriendsGroups of the Martin CountyLibrary System is open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday inBuilding H, No. 15, at the B & A FleaMarket, 2885 S. Federal Highway, inStuart. The Book Depot offers rare,antiquarian books, children’s’ booksand audio-visual material. Dona-



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They don’t return to Florida until midnight.“It’s a long day,” Mr. Roberts said.

It’s amazing how excited they are. It’s like they’re going to summer camp.I’m zonked out and they’re’ chattering away.”

Denise Belizar of Jensen Beach was a volunteer for one of the flights.“I can truly say it was one of the best, and most memorable, days of

my life,” she said. ‘Honor Flight’ is well named, because it is truly anhonor to accompany these vets to see their memorial. My father was aWWII vet, and unfortunately he didn’t live to see the memorial, so I wasglad I was able to help others make the trip.

“Many things struck me that day: the overwhelming support of theTreasure Coast community for our ‘send-off,’ the continued accolades forthe vets as we journeyed to D.C., the greetings along the way, includingfrom active service members who met the vets at the memorial and somuch more. I was so impressed with the excellent organization of theentire day by the Honor Flight members who work so hard to make it agreat experience for the vets. They think of everything and take such

great care of everyone.“Through it all, the vets were humble, overwhelmed with the attention,

and protesting that they didn’t deserve it. They were extremely touchedby the entire experience.”

For Mr. Roberts, working with Honor Flight has introduced him to adifferent type of veteran.

“They don’t all go the American Legion or the VFW,” he said. “A lot arenot involved in activities. These are vets who have put it behind them.My father didn’t talk about it either.

“I just got a letter from a vet. His family sent it. He hadn’t talkedabout the war or gathered with vets since WWII. Some tell me it’s the bestexperience they ever had, that they didn’t realize how much people caredabout what they did.”

Each veteran receives a videotape of the day’s events. Mr. Robertshears from family members that the tapes are played over and over.

For Mr. Roberts, these flights are a tribute to all veterans.“I appreciate their service,” he said. “I hope if I couldn’t do it, some-

one else would do it for my dad.”

For more information about Honor Flight of Southeast Florida, visit thewebsite www.honorflightsefl.org or call (772) 781-2212. Applications for

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Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographerHonor Flight Volunteers push veterans during a parade following an Honor Flight trip to Washington DC. Honor Flight Networks goal is to trans-port 25,000 veterans from across the United States to the World War II Memorial.


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anywhere it takes me.”Volunteers for the Guardian ad

Litem program receive 30 hours oftraining and must take six hoursof continuing education trainingeach year to be re-certified. Vol-unteers work with a case managerand are able to consult with pro-gram attorneys, as well. For Ms.Nickel, the draw is working one-to-one with a child.

“Early on, there was a younglady who cried when I got bootsfor her for Christmas,” she said. “She was 15 and she had beenasking for boots since she waseight years old.”

These days, the communityhelps fill the gaps in clothing,school supplies and Christmasgifts.

“We have a ‘wish list’ and weput it out to companies who

donate things,” she said. “It’samazing in this economy howwell they come through.”

Ms. Nickel is respected bythose at the Guardian ad Litemprogram. Keri Hughes, volunteerrecruiter said that Ms. Nickelalways keeps the best interests ofthe children at the top of her rec-ommendations to the court.

Ms. Nickel found out that sheprovides a vital service.

“I guess I realized my impor-tance one day when I asked whatwould happen if I was not therefor a trial. They said they wouldcancel until I could be there. Irealized I count and I make a dif-ference. I do have clout. These aremy children.”

For more information aboutthe Guardian ad Litem program inthe 19th Judicial Circuit, coveringMartin, St. Lucie, Indian River andOkeechobee counties, call (772)785-5804 or visit the websitewww.gfnf4kids.org/GAL

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function as a “learning laboratory” forthose eager to explore the mazes ofmosquito canals and local ecology,according to the Thousand Island’sWeb site, www.thousand-islands.org.

At any one time, kayakers canobserve pelicans, bottle-nosed dol-phin, manatee, river otter, rabbit andvarious species of fish throughouttheir island journey.

Just around the corner is anotherhot spot, known to house a differenttype of species — dogs.

Opened in March 2007, the Lori Wil-son Off-Leash Dog Park is a 32,000-square-foot paradise for pups andtheir owners.

Equipped with benches, dog toysand obstacles for both large and smalldoggies, the park serves regular atten-dees, as well as one-time visitors.

While all of these activities are sig-nificant to the city, it is the sport ofsurfing that has helped shape CocoaBeach.

For starters, Ron Jon Surf Shop,which was opened in the early 1960s,is a four-level surf emporium visitedby thousands each year.

And with six miles of shoreline,there are a number of places for resi-dents and tourists to take on the surf,one of them being the Cocoa BeachPier.

Many East Coast surfing legends,such as Dick Catri and Kelly Slater, gottheir start surfing those very waves.

More than 80 surfers from everygeneration have been inducted intothe city’s East Coast Surfing Hall ofFame, which doubles as a publicmuseum.

“We developed a concept years agothat, as surfers, we are a society,” saidRep. Tony Sasso, R-Cocoa Beach, whogrew up surfing in the communityand helped conceptualize the surfmuseum. “In recognizing that, wehope to keep the door open for thenext generation.”

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Vet helps turn houses into homesSTUART – Dennis Fadden began

thinking about affordable housingwhen he was stationed in Germany. Asan officer, the West Point graduateeasily found housing. However, theenlisted men had trouble findingplaces to live within their means.

The notion of affordable housingstayed with him. As a civilian, thecompany where he worked supportedseveral Habitat for Humanity builds.He was hooked.

Today, Mr. Faddden works in realestate for Coldwell Banker in Stuart. Avolunteer with Habitat for Humanityof Martin County, he sits on severalcommittees and is a member of theboard.

“I’m a firm believer in Habitat,” hesaid. “I see a direct correlation to mywork in real estate. As a member of theMartin County Realtors Association, Iencourage fellow realtors to getinvolved and give back to the commu-nity.”

Mr. Fadden puts his money wherehis mouth is. He donates a portion ofhis commissions to Habitat and he ison a committee to set up a program ofplanning giving to set cash flow for thefuture.

Habitat for Humanity is celebrating25 years in Martin County and recent-ly dedicated its 93rd home. Bothvolunteers and beneficiaries have arole to play in making the house areality.

“When we come in, the foundationand concrete walls are in,” Mr. Faddensaid. “The volunteers put on the roofsheet rock the walls, put in flooring,and do the painting. Electrical andplumbing work is done by volunteerprofessionals.”

Habitat of Martin County workswith Lowe’s to offer training session ineverything from putting down vinylflooring to hammering nails correctly,to avoid fingers. If power tools aregoing to be used, Lowe’s also suppliesthat training.

For those hoping to have a newhome, there is a Family SelectionCommittee. Families fill out anapplication and if they meet incomeguidelines, they have an interviewwhere their needs are discussed.

“If they’re selected, they must putin a certain number of hours con-structing other homes,” Mr. Faddensaid. “If they can’t do construction,they can work in some other capacity,supporting the construction, likekeeping track of paperwork or. It’stailored to the individual. For familieswith children, we give them a paint-brush. We’re one big family.”

Habitat has planned severalfundraising events, including aRockathon at Lowe’s in Stuart on Dec.12. There will be entertainment forkids, raffles, and rockers: peoplerocking in chairs with sponsorsdonating money as long as they rock.

They also plan a repeat of thesuccessful Stud Finder charity auction,in which men in the communitydonate services such as tennis lessonsand gourmet meals for the audienceto bid on. This year’s event, at the newLyric Flagler Center in downtownStuart, will be held on Jan. 26.

Mr. Fadden hopes that anyone who

wants to volunteer will do so. It’s notnecessary to wield a hammer.

“If someone wants to get involved,we will find a job for them,” he said.

To volunteer for the wide variety ofopportunities at Habitat for Humanityin Martin County, call Mary Jones,director of volunteer services, at (772)223-9940, e-mail her [email protected] or visitthe website www.habitatmartin.org.

ReStore, Habitat’s shop for recycledbuilding and decorating materials, islocated at 2555 S.E. Bonita St., Stuart.To donate or for more information, call(772) 223-8991.

Photo courtesy of Dennis FaddenAfter serving his country in the military, Dennis Fadden continues to serve as a civlian with Habitat forHumanity, helping residents become first-time homeowners.




tions are welcome at the BookDepot from 9:30 a.m. to noon onMondays and Wednesdays or Mar-tin County libraries. For more infor-mation, call Eric Buetens at (772)546-6633.

• Games for Martin County sen-iors: 12:30-4 p.m. on Wednesdays atthe Flagler Recreation Center inStuart. No cost. For more informa-tion, call (772) 288-5335.

• General Motors RetirementClub: For information about thenext meeting, call (772) 878-6003.

• Halpatiokee Chapter of theDaughters of the American Revolu-tion: For information, call (772)288-4306.

• Historical Map Club: A club forpeople interested in historicalmaps. For more information, call(772) 219-9778.

• Hobe Sound Fine Arts League:For information, call (772) 546-

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Rotary Club: This service-focusedorganization is dedicated to servingthe local community and supports anumber of local charities, works onhands-on projects, and supportsnational and international projects.For more information, call (772)221-9193.

• Hobe Sound Public LibraryBook Club: For information, call(772) 221-1403.

• Hoke Library Book Club: Meetat the library in Jensen Beach. Forinformation, call (772) 221-1403.

• Humanity’s Team: For informa-tion, call (772) 708-4611.

• Jensen Beach Garden Club: Forinformation, call (772) 692-2245.

• Kentucky Society of the Trea-sure Coast: For information, call(772) 692-3715.

• LIFT social group for widowsand widowers, includes monthlyluncheons with guest speakers,informal breakfast gatherings, daytrips and extended travel. The sec-

ond Thursday gathering is a casualbreakfast at 10 a.m. at Harry and theNatives restaurant in Hobe Sound.Cost is $11 per person. Call twodays in advance to reserve. For moreinformation, call (772) 334-1200 or(561) 746-5124.

• Line dancing at Bocchio Centerin Jensen Beach, across from LogCabin, Fridays from 10 a.m.-noon.Cost is $2 per person. For moreinformation, call (772) 283-0619.

• Lucie’s Creative Crafters andVendors: The group holds a craftshow and sale most weekends atdifferent locations. Sales benefit thecrafters and some local charities.For more information, call (772)873-2981.

• Mariner’s Barbershop Chorus ofMartin and St. Lucie County: Week-ly meeting is from 7-9:30 p.m. Tues-days at North Stuart Baptist Church,1950 U.S. 1, Stuart. For more infor-mation, call (772) 460-2754.

• Martin County DemocraticClub: The group meets the firstWednesday of each month at 6:30

p.m. at the Blake Library in Stuart.For information, call (772) 286-1281.

• Martin County GenealogicalSociety: For information on theclub, call (772) 334-6331.

• Martin County Model Railroad-ers: The railroad club promotes thehobby of model railroading. Theclub meets every Thursday from 10a.m.-3 p.m. at the Martin CountyFairgrounds, Building E, 2616 S.E.Dixie Highway, Stuart. For moreinformation, call (772) 219-4134 or(772) 692-9705.

• Martin County Native PlantSociety: Meetings are on the thirdTuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Formore information, call (772) 219-8285 or (772) 287-4930.

• Martin County RepublicanClub: For information, call (772)692-2239

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“Stress card! You gotta be kidding!”My Naval vet son was incredulous.“When I went through boot camp if

you didn’t have a look of abject fear onyour face your CO would put onethere!”

“Candy! You had candy!? In bootcamp?” My chocoholic Marine vetdaughter’s eyes bulged. “If we hadbeen caught DREAMING aboutcandy, our sergeant would have foundout and sent us on a gazillion-milemarch … with full pack … carryingweapons.

“P.T. every OTHER day!? “We had todo P.T. while standing in the chow lineat every meal! In addition to what wedid at 3:30 every morning!” Step-Grandpa fits the crusty old Army vetprofile perfectly.

My Air Force enlistee granddaugh-ter is her cousin Joe’s partner in the“You have it softer than we did” socialorder. She has been the sole occupantof said order for more than a year, andshe welcomes a companion so the

“Family Old Guard” (her words) hassomeone else to pick on.

“Just because Fred Flintstone wasn’tour workout buddy doesn’t mean weare not as fit as you all were in yourhey day … Which was more than afew years ago, may I add!” Alicia isnine states away from her lovingfamily, depending on cell phonetechnology to allow just a tad moreleniency in her spoken words to herelders.

None of the above mentioned vetshad the chance to jangle Joe’s chainpersonally while he was in basictraining, but the season for familydinners is fast approaching and we



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• Military Officers Association ofAmerica: Treasure Coast Chapter,Martin and St Lucie counties, meetsthe third Thursday of the month atthe Holiday Inn, on U.S. 1, in Port StLucie. All active, reserve, retiredand former commissioned and war-rant officers from all U.S. uni-formed services are welcome. Formore information, call (772) 692-4922 or (772) 240-6880

• Minnesota snowbirds: Couplesand singles meet on the third Mon-day of each month at 11:30 a.m. fora lunch and social hour. There areno dues. For information, call (772)335-8268 or (772) 337-3613.

• NARFE Chapter 1589: For infor-mation, call (772) 879-1566.

• Retired educators: Meet on thethird Thursday of the month at 11a.m. at the Blake Library in Stuart.

All retired educators from anyschool districts are welcome. Formore information, call (772) 286-4556.

• Social bridge for advancedplayers: Offered weekly throughoutthe year at the Flagler RecreationCenter in Stuart Thursdays from12:30-4 p.m. The cost is $1.50 perweek. For information, call (772)288-5335.

• Society for Creative Anachro-nisms: the club aims to recreate theMiddle Ages. The local shire meetsfrom 7:15-8:30 p.m. on the first andthird Wednesdays of each month atthe Morningside Branch Library,2410 Morningside Blvd., Port St.Lucie. For more information, call(772) 337-5632.

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our service people werefeeling.

When the long war finallyended for the U.S. in late 1973the returning service peoplewere not greeted as heroes.There was no celebrations orparades. Instead the Americanpublic rushed to forget one ofthe most distasteful episodesin our history. Also forgottenwere the fighting men andwomen and the sacrifices theyhad made. Often they had toendure derision from themalcontents and draftdodgers who had stayedbehind. Many could not waitto take off their uniforms.

It was not a pretty time inAmerican history. It would beyears before the Vietnam vetswould gain the respect they

deserved and take theirrightful place alongside pastheroes.

In recent years the Americanservice people who havefought in the Middle East havegreatly benefited from theresidual shame of how the’Nam vets were treated. Thewars in Iraq and Afghanistanare every bit as unpopular aswas the war in Vietnam butthe American populace haslearned their lesson well.Soldiers returning from theMiddle East are given the fullrespect due them. They canpartially thank a Vietnam vetfor that. They to are every dayAmericans who have beencalled upon to serve in anunpopular war. Not knowingwho your friends are or whothe enemy is makes the job allthe more tough.

Let’s never aid in confusingour troops again.

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are all hoping he will be able to join us,albeit for different reasons.

To say my family is competitive is akin todeclaring the Grand Canyon is a nice littlegorge.

Monopoly games have been known tolast weeks … Our football games requirereal umpires … Checkers have beenknown to be a contact sport.

But it’s the holidays that bring out thespirit in our happy conglomeration ofpersonalities.

Arriving just a few short weeks afterHalloween, Veterans Day heralds in theholidays in our world, and that meansfamily dinners.

Family dinners means some really greatpot luck food and really great togethertime, which gets scarcer as our thirdgeneration grows older and requireschauffeurs and coaches.

Playing the role of moderator (referee) Ihappily join and oversee lengthy conver-sations about current events and recent

achievements. I begin looking for my gavelshould the chatter drift toward politics,and with my varied group of veterans thisinevitably somehow leads to whichbranch of the military is the best/worst.

Words like “Jarhead,” “Swabby,” “MudStomper” and “Fly Person” (used to be “FlyBoy”) are soon thrown around like pillowsat a pajama party as lips curl and facesredden.

It’s right about now that the chronologi-cal ages are staying the same, but themental ages are swiftly reverting.

“You wouldn’t have made it a week atsea!” Roy has an uncanny ability to pushjust the right buttons.

“You USED to be a sailor – I will ALWAYSbe a Marine!” Jumping to her feet Cindynarrows in on her brother.

“We got there first!” There’s Dad…“By plane!” Alicia is in the Air Force.“Oh yeah?” …It’s like watching a ping

pong match… “Yeah!” Further reversion;Cindy is not known for pulling punches,

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• Space Coast All-Airborne Chap-ter, 82nd Division Association: Forinformation, call (772) 879-0097.

• St. Lucie/Martin County Coun-cil of Beta Sigma Phi: Meets on thesecond Monday of the month at theMorningside Branch Library in PortSt. Lucie. There are 10 active chap-ters in St. Lucie and Martin coun-ties. For more information, call(772) 462-1615.

• St. Lucie Sailing Club: Meetsfrom 7-9 p.m., the first Monday ofeach month. For more information,call (772) 219-4955.

• Stuart Community ConcertBand: The band rehearses from 7-9

p.m. Monday nights at the FlaglerRecreation Center in Stuart. Thefree group is for musicians of anyage who would like to keep musicalskills sharp and participate in activ-ities. Rehearsals are open to thepublic. The group gives free con-certs on the first Monday of eachmonth, beginning at 7:30 p.m. atthe Stuart Recreation Center. Fordetails about the group or for con-cert dates, call (772) 288-5335.

• Stuart Area Miniatures Club:The adult group meets monthly toconstruct dollhouse miniatures andshare expertise and informationabout collections. $2 per class.Meetings are held from 7-9:30 p.m.on the first Tuesday of each monthat the Flagler Recreation Center inStuart. For more information, call(772) 288-5335.

• Stuart Sailfish Club: For infor-mation, call (772) 286-9373 or visitwww.stuartsailfishclub.com

• Stuart Sunrise Rotary Club:Meets Thursday morning at

Monarch Country Club at 7:30 a.m.For more information, call (772)631-2639.

• The Garden Club of Stuart: Forinformation, call (772) 692-7133

• Treasure Coast ToastmastersInternational Club: meet everyMonday night 7PM. except holidaysat Chapman School of SeamanshipStuart 4343 SE St. Lucie Blvd. (offDixie) in Stuart. For more informa-tion, visit www.treasurecoasttoast-masters.org or call 772-220-0834.

• Treasure Coast CommunitySingers: Rehearsals on Mondayevenings, from 7-9 p.m. at NorthStuart Baptist Church, north of theRoosevelt Bridge. All who love tosing are welcome. For more infor-mation, call (772) 692-1616.

• The Treasure Coast 56ers: Forinformation, call (772) 343-9442.

• Treasure Coast Chapter, Parale-gal Association of Florida: Forinformation, call (772) 234-5500.

• Treasure Coast German Shep-herd Club: The only American Ken-

nel Club and German ShepherdSpecialty Club of the Treasure Coastmeets the third Thursday of everymonth at 7:30 p.m. at the Palm CityCommunity Center. For more infor-mation, call (772) 286-3801.

•Treasure Coast GenealogicalSociety: Volunteers from the Soci-ety are available every Tuesday atthe Fort Pierce Branch Library, 101Melody Lane to assist anyone whoneeds help in tracing family roots.Sessions run from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.For more information call (772) 465-1464.

•Treasure Coast Muzzleloaders:Meets on the first Wednesday ofevery month at 7 p.m. at FrancisLangford Park in Jensen Beach. Thisis a nonprofit group of historians,collectors and shooters. For moreinformation, call (772) 283-3562.

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•Treasure Coast Toastmastersmeet every Monday night 7p.m.except holidays at the ChapmanSchool of Seamanship Stuart, 4343SE St. Lucie Blvd. (off Dixie) in Stu-art.

• Woodcarvers group: Meets at 1p.m. Wednesdays, at the Log CabinSenior Center in Langford Park,2369 N.E. Dixie Highway, JensenBeach. For more information, call(772) 334-2926.

• YMCA Reads: The program relieson mentors to read with first- andsecond-graders. Individuals,church groups and organizationsare all needed. Mentors meet atIndiantown Middle School. Formore information, call (772) 260-1993.

• YMCA newcomers and alumniclub: Prospective members do nothave to be a newcomer to the areato attend meetings or join the club.

Meetings are at 9:30 a.m. on thesecond Tuesday of each month atIndian RiverSide Park, 1707 N.E.Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach.For more information, call (772)221-9607 or (772) 287-5365.

Classes

• Adult Learning Institute ofTemple Beit HaYam: First six atten-dees receive $10 in store credit andlunch. For information, call (772)286-1531.

• Aquarium lecture series. Freeclasses at Aquatic Life in Stuart onthe first Saturday of each monthfrom 11 a.m.–noon. Learn moreabout advanced coral husbandry,water parameters, refugiums andreef tanks. First six attendeesreceive $10 in store credit andlunch. Register by calling (772) 287-7177.

• Drawing class is scheduled from10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, at the Gar-den of Goods Galleries, 12330 S.E.

Dixie Highway, Stuart. For moreinformation, call (772) 546-3499.

• Belly-dancing class is scheduledfrom 7:15-8:15 p.m. on Thursday atFlorida Arts and Dance, 57 S.W.Monterey Road, Stuart. All levels ofexperience are welcome to thisalternative-exercise class. For moreinformation, call (772) 288-4150 or(772) 214-7498.

• Bridge games are scheduledfrom noon to 4 p.m. on Monday atthe Palm City Community Center,2701 S.W. Cornell Ave., Palm City.Call for Tuesday and Friday gamesschedules. Cost is $5 per player. Formore information, call (772) 219-4955.

• Clay art and pottery wheelclasses are on Wednesday eveningsand Thursday mornings at Light-house Bay Pottery, 344 N.W. AliceAve., Stuart. For more information,call (772) 692-9712.

• English classes for advancedbeginners from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tues-days and Fridays, at St. Joseph

Catholic Church, 1200 S. 10th St.,Stuart. For more information, call(772) 337-5139.

• Literacy training and English-language classes with volunteertutors can be arranged to fit a learn-er’s schedule and location. The freesessions are held in public librariesor similar facilities. For details, visitthe Literacy Council office on thesecond floor of the Blake Library,2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart, orcall (772) 219-4960.

• Summerville Senior Livinghealth chats are held on the thirdTuesday of each month at 2 p.m., inLangford Hall. Medical topics thatare relevant to seniors are present-ed. This event is free and open tothe public. Summerville Senior Liv-ing is located at 1700 N.E IndianRiver Drive, Jensen Beach, acrossfrom Indian Riverside Park. Formore information, please call (772)225-1355 ext 223.

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es: art, Spanish, French, exercise,woodcarving and more at LogCabin Senior Center, 2369 N.E.Dixie Highway, Langford Park,Jensen Beach. Cost is $8 per lesson;includes materials. For more infor-mation, call (772) 334-2926.

• Native American dance pro-gram is from 7-9 p.m. on the firstand third Wednesday of each monthat Flagler Recreation Center in Stu-art. The program includes dances,songs and crafts from several NativeAmerican tribes. For adults andchildren, 10 and older. For moreinformation, call (772) 288-3837.

• Pilates mat class for beginnersand intermediates: $12 for individ-ual class sessions or $10 per classwhen signing up for a month. Class-es are on Tuesdays and Fridays from6:30-7:30 p.m. and on Saturdaymornings from 9-10 a.m. at Palm

City Community Center, 2701 S.W.Cornell Ave., Palm City. For infor-mation, call (772) 219-4955.

• Pottery class is scheduled from11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, at Gardenof Goods, 12330 S.E. Dixie Highway,Hobe Sound. For more information,call (772) 546-3499.

• Free Spanish classes for begin-ners: From 9-10:30 a.m. on Wednes-days at The Place at Stuart assistedliving facility, 860 S.E. Central Park-way, Stuart. For registration, call(772) 337-5139.

• Spanish for advanced begin-ners: Free classes will be held from9-10:30 a.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Mon-days at North Stuart BaptistChurch, 1950 N. Federal Highway,Stuart. For more information, call(772) 692-1616 or visit the Hispanicsin Action Web site, www.hispanicsi-naction.org.

• Spanish for advanced begin-ners: the free classes will be heldfrom 3-4:30 p.m. on Thursdays at St.Mary’s Episcopal Church, 623 E.

Ocean Blvd., Stuart. For more infor-mation, call (772) 692-1616, (772)337-5139 or visit the Hispanics inAction Web site, www.hispanicsinac-tion.org

• Tai chi class is scheduled for 10a.m. on Tuesdays at the YMCA, 1700S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart. Fees are$30 per month for YMCA membersor $40 per month for non-members.Free trial classes are available. Formore information, call (772) 286-4444, Ext. 244.

• Yoga at Flagler Parks and Recre-ation Center, 201 S.W. Flagler Ave.,Stuart. Hatha yoga sessions areoffered in four-week increments for$36 per session. A low-key yogaclass is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. onWednesdays and is wheelchair-accessible. For more information,call (772) 288-5338.

• Yoga on the beach class is 8:30am. Tuesday and Thursday. Meets atHobe Sound Refuge Beach. All lev-els welcome. Bring towel and a bot-tle of water. Cost is $5 per hour ses-

sion. For more information, call(772) 349-2303.

• Yoga classes for beginners arefrom 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays;intermediate classes are from10:30-11:45 a.m. on Fridays. Classesare at the Palm City Civic Center,770 S.W. 34th St., Palm City. Cost is$8 per class. First class is free. Formore information, call (772) 463-2511.

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51st Annual Stuart Main StreetChristmas Parade- this event cele-brates the season and the commu-nity. The parade is from 7 p.m. – 9p.m. The parade begins at 300 SEOcean Blvd to Georgia Ave to Mon-terey Road, Stuart.

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Hey, Congress: My future isn’t just a line item

If you happened to be walking aroundCapitol Hill in Washington this week,you might have been seeing red.

Actually, maybe more than one kindof red. In addition to the frustrationmany voters feel, AARP Floridavolunteers and staff were amonghundreds of AARP members in redshirts, hitting Capitol Hill this week topass along a very clear, forcefulmessage to Congress:

We’re not numbers. Our future is notjust a line item in your budget. Andwe’re definitely not pushovers. Sohands off our Social Security andMedicare.

In Congress, a group of 12 verypowerful lawmakers is meeting behindclosed doors to plan how to cut $1.5trillion out of the federal budget over10 years.

This group is definitely consideringproposals to stick you with higherhealth costs under Medicare – whilealso possibly cutting your SocialSecurity checks.

Instead of focusing on cutting wasteand tax loopholes, they’re treatingseniors like we’re just another budgetline-item. Some plans under discus-sion include:

• Cutting Social Security by $112billion, which could cost seniorsthousands of dollars over their lifetime.

• Raising the Medicare eligibility age,which would:

• Cut benefits for younger retirees• Increase out-of-pocket spending

for 65 and 66-year-olds by an averageof $2,000 per year – at a time whenmany people are already struggling tomake ends meet.

• Increase premiums for peoplealready in Medicare because it wouldleave older, more costly people in thesystem.

• Increase health care costs forbusinesses because workers wouldstay on employer plans longer.

Congress is focused entirely oncharts, graphs and numbers – but noone seems to care about these num-bers: Some 3.7 million Floridiansdepend heavily on Social Security.Another 3 million rely on Medicare forhealth care.

Believe me, I know exactly how itfeels to rely on Medicare. I am a cancersurvivor. I am now doing well, thanksto the top-notch care I received underMedicare. You can multiply my story

by millions . . . and that’s in Floridaalone.

In Washington, the elites sneer aboutour “entitlements.” Darn right we’reentitled – we paid in over a lifetime ofhard work, so we could count on thebenefits when we needed them.

And don’t try to tell us these benefitsare lavish. Even with these benefits,half of all Americans age 65 and olderhave an annual income of less than$18,500 per year. On average, each onepays $3,000 each year out of their ownpocket for medical expenses. We’re notgetting rich on Social Security.

On this issue, AARP members aresolidly united. Republicans, Democ-rats and independents all agree that it’swrong for the “supercommittee” to cutthe benefits they've worked for anddepend on.

Now’s the time for you to raise yourvoice. Call 1-888-322-1334 to tell yourmember of Congress that they canstart focusing on cutting waste and taxloopholes, or harm 3.7 million Floridi-ans who have worked their entire livesto earn the Medicare and SocialSecurity benefits. And tell them onemore thing: We will hold themaccountable for making harmful cuts.

Doug Heinlen is president of AARPFlorida.

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to tell Mom where you REALLY werethe night of your high school promwhen the ballroom was evacuated!”

“Oh yeah, I think it’s time Momfound out who REALLY had her carout most of the night when you weretoo young to have a license, thenconvinced her she actually did park itin the neighbor’s yard!” … I distinctlyremember asking Roy if he knewanything about that incident at thetime and being angelically assured hedid not…

Lest I discover hidden truths thatwould cause me to have retroactivepanic attacks, I do some revertingmyself … To a tried-and-true methodof snapping my offspring back intoadulthood …

“I read somewhere that it’s not acrime to step on the American flag…”

Heads snap around and chestsexpand.

“What?! Where did you read that?”“People fought and died for that flag!”“And still are!” Roy’s face begins toredden again.

Cindy’s eyes flash, “I served mycountry so everyone can have freedomof speech, not to disrespect our flag!”

Alicia chimes in via the cell phone:“Me too!”

“Don’t forget me!” Dad’s actuallygrowling.

I just love it when a family comestogether … Especially if they do sobefore dinner gets completely cold.

Joe, when you enlisted in themilitary you joined more than oneelite group … Welcome … And pleasepass the mashed potatoes …

PS. My favorite bumper sticker reads“If you can read this thank a teacher, ifyou can read it in English thank aveteran” I think that about says it all,please take a moment this holiday andevery day to say a short prayer for allwho are serving so we may be free andtheir families who are strugglingwithout them.

Rose Padrick is a Brevard Countyresident who grew up in Merritt Island.She’s written numerous columns andshort stories published in various areanewspapers and magazines and iscurrently awaiting publication of herchildren’s book,“Sparky’s Adventures.”

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